Supplemental Instruction & Skillshop Links

The Skillshop Series is designed to help you become more effective, efficient, and self-empowered learners. Register on CampusGroups for in-person or online sessions: 

• Join us for our in-person Lunch and Learn Skillshops with FREE PIZZA! These interactive workshops occur on select Tuesdays in the Pendleton Learning Commons, Student Success Center 314. Learn valuable information and earn Ready Experience points.  Learn more about the perks of campus engagement.

• We also offer LIVE ONLINE SKILLSHOPS on select Wednesdays via Zoom. Access the Zoom links for the live online Skillshops by:
  • registering for Skillshops on CampusGroups, or 
  • clicking the link in the Weekly Ready email, or 
  • accessing the link via the SI/Skillshop Portal located on the Academic Resources tile in MyTCTC.

January 22, 2025, 12:45 - 1:35 PM

Unlock success in all your classes! This hands-on skillshop will equip you with strategies to get motivated, create the conditions for success, manage your time effectively, study smarter, and more.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

January 29, 2025  12:45pm - 1:35pm

Online courses are different from traditional face-to-face ones. Dispel the misleading myths of online classes and discover effective strategies so that you can approach distance learning with confidence.   

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

February 5, 2025, 12:45 - 1:35 PM

Plagiarism is an opportunistic predator, but we can fight off plagiarism, or banish it altogether, by better understanding what it is, how it happens, and how to countermand it. 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

February 26, 2025,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

AI is your tool for brainstorming and creativity. Learn to use AI to generate fresh ideas, streamline your research, and enhance your projects. Explore the importance of using AI ethically in the academic setting, and understand the principles of responsible use, ensuring your work remains original and credible.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

March 5, 2025,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

Preparing for exams and finals begins on the first day of class. Find out how to study and learn your course material efficiently and effectively, no cramming required.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

March 12, 2025,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

Research can be overwhelming. You need a plan to help you better understand your writing assignments, lay a solid foundation, choose the right resources, and work steadily to compose a well-written paper for any class.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

March 26, 2025, 12:45pm - 1:35pm

The evidence is clear: our bodies help us learn. How we use our bodies impacts what our minds are able to accomplish. We’ll examine ways to hack the brain-body connection to boost cognitive function and increase our learning power.

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

April 2, 2025,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

College tests are tougher, and your old preparation strategies just aren’t working anymore. We will share tips for exam prep, keeping calm on test day, and tackling each test format.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

April 9, 2025, 12:45pm - 1:35pm

We want to avoid bias, but what does it really mean to say that the media is biased, a report is biased, an author is biased?  When do my own views and opinions become “biases” rather than “perspectives?” Let’s explore how biases are formed, their impact, and how to manage them. 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033

April 16, 2025, 12:45 - 1:35 PM

The end of the semester is near. The Study Cycle will help any students who are concerned they don’t know how to study or don’t have time to fit effective study strategies into their full schedules.

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276553033